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The Godless Spellchecker Podcast

Ep#195 - Blasphemy In The West

Nov 29, 2023
Counter-extremist Liam Duffy discusses violence in response to perceived 'blasphemy' in the West. Topics include sensitivity around Muhammad, chilling effect on free speech, Elon Musk's role on Twitter, and the impact of Islamophobia on the discussion of blasphemy.
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Quick takeaways

  • Acts of violence related to blasphemy pose a concerning trend, particularly surrounding Islam.
  • Violence related to blasphemy has led to self-censorship and limited freedom of expression.

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The prevalence of blasphemy-related violence

The podcast episode explores the prevalence of acts of violence related to blasphemy, with a particular focus on acts concerning Islam. The speaker highlights the significance of documenting these incidents, which range from affairs of blasphemy to threats, plots, and successful attacks. The speaker notes that while there is a large number of such incidents, the database compiled for the podcast episode likely only scratches the surface. The prevalence of violence related to blasphemy is emphasized as a concerning trend.

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